Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – As Birch Creek Music Performance Center celebrates its landmark 50th season, the Jazz Ambassador concert series returns with an exciting lineup of community performances across Door County. From mid-July to mid-August, audiences will enjoy the talent and energy of Birch Creek’s outstanding student jazz ensemble in over 20 free concerts.
The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors are high school musicians selected through auditions to represent the organization in a community outreach concert tour. These talented young performers take their music on the road, sharing jazz standards and contemporary favorites in parks, libraries, museums, and local venues—all while gaining real-world performance experience.
In 2025, the Jazz I Ambassadors will be directed by Marty Robinson, trumpeter and educator from Oshkosh, WI and the Jazz II Ambassadors by Katie Ernst, acclaimed bassist and vocalist from Chicago, IL.
“Our Jazz Ambassadors embody what Birch Creek is all about—exceptional musical training paired with meaningful community connection,” said Jenna Ferdon, Executive Director of Birch Creek. “It’s especially meaningful to share their music with the public during our 50th anniversary season.”
2025 Jazz Ambassador Concert Schedule
(All performances are free and open to the public.)
· July 16 – ADRC, Sturgeon Bay, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
· July 16 – Northern Sky’s Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, Fish Creek, 6:45–7:25 PM
· July 17 – The Hitching Post, Sturgeon Bay, 2:30–4:30 PM
· July 18 – Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, 2:30–4 PM
· July 19 – Farmers Market, Sturgeon Bay, 9–11 AM
· July 21 – Wisconsin Cheese Masters, Egg Harbor, 2:30–4:30 PM
· July 22 – Noble Square, Fish Creek, 3–5 PM
· July 23 – Sister Bay Pavilion, Waterfront Park, 2:30–4:30 PM
· July 24 – Peg Egan PAC, Egg Harbor, 5–7 PM
· July 25 – The Garden Door, Sturgeon Bay, 2:30–4:30 PM
· July 30 – Sister Bay Library, 2:30–4 PM
· July 30 – Northern Sky’s Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, Fish Creek, 6:45–7:25 PM
· July 31 – Chives Food Truck, Baileys Harbor, 3–5 PM
· Aug 1 – Drömhus, Sturgeon Bay, 4–6 PM
· Aug 2 – Martin Park, Sturgeon Bay, 9–11 AM
· Aug 4 – Chives Food Truck, Baileys Harbor, 3–5 PM
· Aug 5 – Noble Square, Fish Creek, 3–5 PM
· Aug 6 – Sister Bay Pavilion, Waterfront Park, 2:30–4:30 PM
· Aug 7 – Peg Egan PAC, Egg Harbor, 5–7 PM
· Aug 8 – Chives Food Truck, Baileys Harbor, 3–5 PM
The Jazz Ambassador series complements Birch Creek’s 50th season Big Band Jazz sessions, with mainstage performances held in the historic Dutton Concert Barn. To view the full concert season and purchase tickets, visit: BirchCreek.org/Tickets
Celebrating its 50th season, Birch Creek Music Performance Center is Door County’s unique summer music venue and residential music academy located in Egg Harbor, WI. With a performance emphasis, academy students are taught by nationally known performers and educators during the day and perform alongside them in concerts at night. Four sessions focus on Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music; Symphony, and Big Band Jazz. Throughout this celebratory season, special guest artists will also join in performances. In mid-August, enrichment opportunities for adult musicians are offered through Wind Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Piano Retreats. Proceeds from all Birch Creek events and concerts provide support for Birch Creek students.
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